Ecological Design Scientist – Urban Rivers

McMillen, Inc.

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA

EAP

401(k) with match

9 paid holidays

PTO

Stock ownership

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. designs and builds solutions shaping the future of water resources. A mid-level Environmental Scientist/Designer is sought to support ecological restoration design and planning in Southern California, integrating hydrology, geomorphology, biology, and ecology with segment design.

The role emphasizes presenting complex data through graphics and engaging stakeholders. The candidate will collaborate with engineers, GIS specialists, and biologists, manage project teams, and assist in

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Landscape Architecture, Planning, Engineering, or similar preferred.
Strong graphics and document production capabilities (Adobe Creative Suite).
Strong writing skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Knowledge of GIS and geospatial data in design and planning contexts is essential; GIS software preferred.

Responsibilities

Support ecological design and planning projects from site to regional scales, emphasizing nature-based solutions and ecological restoration.
Assist major planning and design projects for restoration of urban rivers and wildlife connectivity in urban Los Angeles.
Contribute to conceptual design, feasibility analyses, and design refinement phases of projects.
Support watershed, conservation, and connectivity planning with GIS data and plan mapping.